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Kinkead Crotts ’24: Using Her Degree to Keep Firefighters Safe

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Three divers are underwater. One is reaching downward from the left, one is reaching downward from the right. The third diver is reaching outward from the center of the image, facing the camera between the two other divers. In the center is a metal pole with extending metal branches. Young coral in spiky formations of yellow, orange and brown is being hung by the divers.

Jun 20, 2024

Dylan Dixon Dives in Bonaire, Adventures Beyond the Classroom 

Fashion and textile management student Dylan Dixon spent his spring semester working on a coral restoration project abroad.  
A graphic design shows an image of Madigan Petri in a lab coat and safety glasses on the right and the text "Research: Greener Dyes" on the left.

Jun 17, 2024

Researching Sustainable Dyes for College Credit at NC State

The independent research course for polymer and color chemistry students provides a unique opportunity for them to tailor coursework to their interests.  
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May 31, 2024

Senior Design Students Partner Directly with Industry Leaders, Including Under Armour and Hanesbrands

Textile engineering and textile technology students at the Wilson College of Textiles collaborate to solve industry challenges related to sustainability, performance textiles and much more. 
Anna Stuffelbeam stitches red thread into a white piece of cloth.

May 6, 2024

Wilson College Student Places Second in Nextile Competition

The Soy in Textile Design Challenge promotes the use of sustainable textiles in design. 
Lilly Barozzini graduates

May 3, 2024

What’s Next for the Wilson College Class of 2024?

From landing their dream jobs to enrolling in top graduate programs, see where a Textiles education is taking our newest alumni. 
Ashley Lamb in a lab coat and glasses

May 3, 2024

Ashley Lamb ‘24 Begins her Career in Medicine at the Wilson College of Textiles

A passion for chemistry and hands-on learning shaped this polymer and color chemistry graduate’s time at NC State. 
Chase Woodson in front of her designs in the Textile Design Studio

May 3, 2024

Passion For Beautiful Spaces Drives Chase Woodson to Textile Design, SCAD Interior Design MFA

Read how she plans to use her textile education and unique voice as an artist in the next phase of her career. 
Lilly Barozzini standing in front of two mannequins with her designs and a mood board.

May 3, 2024

Lilly Barozzini ’24: Fashion Design and the Full College Experience

The new fashion design alumna wanted somewhere she could launch a successful career and build community. With a job offer in hand, it's safe to say she found that with the Wilson College of Textiles. 
Kylie Scott

May 3, 2024

Kylie Scott ’24: Undergraduate Research Opens the Door to Her Dream Job

A fascination with figuring out what things are made of led this new textile technology alumna to research with the world-renowned Nonwovens Institute and land a job doing what she loves. 
Kinkead Crotts in a graduation cap and gown on a covered brick walkway

May 3, 2024

Kinkead Crotts ’24: Using Her Degree to Keep Firefighters Safe

With her job at Underwriters Laboratories, new textile engineering alumna Kinkead Crotts will make sure firefighter gear is up to code.